UK TV - James Bond double-bill on ITV today

07-Jul-2012 • Media Alert

Movie: Casino Royale (1967)
Channel: ITV1 (UK)
Date: Saturday 7th July 2012
Time: 12:25

A satirical romp through the spy-fi genre begins as legendary spy Sir James Bond is coaxed out of retirement to take on SMERSH. With M dead in a fantastical explosion Sir James becomes head of MI6 and leads a squad of "James Bonds" to all fight crime in his name. One is Evelyn Tremble, recruited as one of the many 007s and tasked to face SMERSH agent Le Chiffre at the baccarat table. (Spoof)

Starring: Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Orson Wells

"Casino Royale" (1967) - MI6 Dossier

Movie: Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Channel: ITV1 (UK)
Date: Saturday 7th July 2012
Time: 14:55

Following a trail that leads from the canals of Holland to the neon streets of Las Vegas, James Bond uncovers a plot by Blofeld to use the world`s supply of diamonds to create a high powered laser satellite capable of destroying any target on earth, and it`s aimed at Washington.

Starring: Sean Connery, Jill St John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, Putter Smith, Bruce Glover, Norman Burton